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Backbench Business Committee

Commons Select Committee

The Backbench Business Committee gives opportunities to backbench Members of Parliament to bring forward debates of their choice. It was the first business committee of any kind to be established by the House of Commons.

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Westminster Hall to hold a debate on Royal Mail and the future of the universal service obligation
MPs to hold a debate on Royal Mail and the future of the universal service obligation
6 January 2023
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Westminster Hall to hold a debate on the contribution of lifeboat services
MPs to hold a debate on the contribution of lifeboat services
6 January 2023
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MPs to debate landfill tax fraud
MPs to debate landfill tax fraud
6 January 2023
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MPs to debate motion on the political situation and treatment of protesters in Iran
MPs to debate motion on the political situation and treatment of protesters in Iran
6 January 2023
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Westminster Hall to hold a debate on the contribution of family businesses to their local communities
19 December 2022
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Westminster Hall to hold a debate on eye health in England and the devolved nations
MPs to hold a general debate on a blueprint for eye health in England and the devolved nations
9 December 2022
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Westminster Hall to hold a debate on business rates and levelling up
MPs to hold a debate on business rates and levelling up
9 December 2022
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MPs to debate rail transport services to communities served by the West Coast Main Line
MPs to debate rail transport services to communities served by the West Coast Main Line
9 December 2022
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MPs to debate motion on self-disconnection of pre-payment meters
MPs to debate motion on self-disconnection of pre-payment meters
9 December 2022
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Westminster Hall to hold a debate on International Human Rights Day 2022
MPs to hold a debate on International Human Rights Day 2022
5 December 2022
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Westminster Hall to hold a debate on sustainability of burning trees for energy generation in the UK
MPs to hold a debate on sustainability of burning trees for energy generation in the UK
5 December 2022
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MPs to debate the future of BBC local radio
MPs to debate the future of BBC local radio
5 December 2022
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MPs to debate the Twelfth Report of the Health and Social Care Committee, Cancer services, and the Government response
MPs to debate the Twelfth Report of the Health and Social Care Committee, Cancer services, and the Government response
5 December 2022
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Westminster Hall to hold a debate on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls
MPs to hold a debate on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls
30 November 2022
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MPs hold a debate on World AIDS Day
MPs to hold a debate on World AIDS Day
30 November 2022
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Westminster Hall to debate social care within local communities
MPs to debate social care within local communities
21 November 2022
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Westminster Hall to hold a debate on the Infected Blood Inquiry and Compensation Framework
MPs to hold a debate on the Infected Blood Inquiry and Compensation Framework
21 November 2022
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MPs to hold a debate on the Independent review of children’s social care
MPs to hold a debate on the Independent review of children’s social care
21 November 2022
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MPs to hold a debate on UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities
MPs to hold a debate on UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities
21 November 2022
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Westminster Hall to debate Christian persecution and freedom of religion or belief
MPs to debate Christian persecution and freedom of religion or belief
17 November 2022
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